Houston's 43 most fascinating people

Compiled by the Chronicle newsroom

Each year, the Chronicle editorial staff picks the most interesting people from across the Houston area. Here is the most recent list of people we can't stop talking about.

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Laura and John Arnold

Houston billionaires John Arnold, a former hedge fund manager who retired at 38, and his wife, Laura Arnold, are among the top philanthropists in the nation. In October, they pledged $10 million of their own money, independent of their Houston-based foundation, to keep Head Start centers open across the country during the government shutdown.

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Laura and John Arnold

Houston billionaires John Arnold, a former hedge fund manager who retired at 38, and his wife, Laura Arnold, are among the top philanthropists in the nation. In October, they pledged $10 million of their own money, independent of their Houston-based foundation, to keep Head Start centers open across the country during the government shutdown.